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ppeopleeople eventsevents politicspolitics iindustriesndustries ssportport newsnews Falkland Islands editorial Association Newsletter by FIA Chairman Alan Huckle Published by: The Falkland Islands o far this year, political attention in the just those requiring amending legislation, Association, SUK has been fi xated on the impact should be put to them for authorisation. Falkland House, of Donald Trump’s assumption of the US London Presidency and on Brexit. Both will have On fi sheries, there was agreement SW1H OBH implications for the Falkland Islands but it on the importance of data exchange on is too early to say exactly what they will be. fi sh stocks in the South Atlantic, with the Tel 020 3764 0824 i prospect that this could be put in place honsec [email protected] For the moment, all the signs are that this year. It was also agreed that fuller ISSN 0262-9399 President Trump stands fi rmly by the US-UK discussions should be held on setting up a special relationship. Much can be inferred regional fi sheries management regime for Edited by: f from the fact that the UK Prime Minister the SW Atlantic. But there was no mention Sharon Ja ray was the fi rst head of government to meet of progress towards lifting the Argentine Stanley him formally after his inauguration – and restrictions on trade with the Falkland Falkland Islands she secured helpful clarity on his support Islands. Tel 00 500 52739 for NATO. It was also good to hear the [email protected] snort of derision by the US representative Things seem more hopeful on the in the UN Security Council when the DNA identifi cation of unknown Argentine Editorial Committee Russian Ambassador suggested that the soldiers buried in the Darwin cemetery. The Ms Cindy Buxton (Chair) UK should ‘hand back’ the Falkland Islands International Committee of the Red Cross Mr David Tatham CMG (and Gibraltar) before criticising Russia’s (ICRC) convened a meeting in Geneva Mr David Ainslie annexation of the Crimea in Ukraine. in December, which agreed the logistical Mrs Merle Christie and technical issues involved. Another Mr Saul Pitaluga On Brexit, the Prime Minister has set out ICRC team is in the Falkland Islands at twelve negotiating principles in her January the time of writing to refi ne their plan for Website i Lancaster House speech. These were work to start in June or July. Unfortunately, www. association.com elaborated in a White Paper (CM 9417) the gross act of vandalism which damaged which gave a reassurance that “we will the statue of the Virgin of Lujan and Release of copyright continue to involve them [i.e. the Overseas its protective case at the cemetery in Territories (OTs) and Crown Dependencies] January has not helped the process and The Editorial Committee fully in our work, respect their interests and has been roundly condemned by the UK releases all copyrights engage with them as we enter negotiations, and Falkland Islands Governments; police on the content of and strengthen the bonds between us as investigations continue. the Falkland Islands we forge a new relationship with the EU…”. Newsletter except At the time of writing this editorial, Michael We must not think that the softer tone on pictures, cartoons Poole MLA and Diane Simsovic from FIG’s of the Macri administration implies any and maps. Other Central Secretariat will attend the fi rst change in Argentina’s continued demands publications are invited meeting of the Joint Ministerial Council on sovereignty. They say that they want to quote freely. on EU Negotiations, set up to discuss OT to build suffi cient confi dence in the long concerns about the UK leaving EU Single term for sovereignty negotiations to Howevever, we ask that Market and Customs Union.It is important. begin but this chimera fl ies in the face of quotations are made in Over 70% of the Falkland Islands’ GDP is the Falkland Islanders’ desire to remain context and the Falkand dependent on access to the EU. as a British Overseas Territory. The UK Islands Newsletter Government has made it repeatedly clear acknowledged as the As for relations with Argentina, there that sovereignty discussions are not on source. has been some movement since the Joint offer. Communique issued in September last – ***** For further information see the FIA website: www.fi association. On FIA matters, we welcome the formation turn to the inside back com. of a new FIA sub-committee, under the page or alternatively leadership of Mark Pollard, in the Falkland contact the Editor f A follow-up meeting in London in Islands. This was a positive result of a Sharon Ja ray (contact December, attended by MLAs Mike promotional visit by Executive Committee, details above). Summers and Phyl Rendell, agreed Beverley McLeod, in December-January. a process for setting up an additional The role of the new sub-committee will be scheduled fl ight to the Falkland islands from to represent the FIA in the Falkland Islands AAdvertising:dvertising: a third country in the region provided that and to help us become more effective in DDetailsetails insideinside backback there was a stopover in Argentina (as with what we do. ccoverover the current weekly LATAM fl ight from Punta ***** Arenas which puts down once a month each We mourn the death of Sir Cosmo way in Rio Gallegos). The Argentinians Haskard, aged 100 years, who as Printed by: of course expect this second fl ight to be Governor of the Falkland Islands in 1964 Platinum Press Ltd conducted by their national airline, which - 1970 was so important in protecting the Tel 0844 880 4722 is not what the Falkland Islanders want, Islands from potentially being handed over www.PlatinumPressLimited.co.uk having experienced Argentine control over to the Argentina against the wishes of the their air communications in the 1970s. Islanders. He was a strong supporter of Argentina’s Congress may make this all the the FIA and one of our most distinguished more diffi cult by insisting that all matters Vice - Presidents. arising out of the Joint Communique, not

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Mark Pollard presents Bernie Goodwin of Beauchene Gerald Cheek who has worked tirelessly for the Fishing with a plaque as fi rst corporate sponsor FIA since its early days presents Fiona Wallace of Fortuna Ltd with a plaque in recognition of the fi shing company’s corporate sponsorship. FIA sub-committee ortuna’s generous donation of £8,000 will be used to Fdevelop the Associations IT systems. Ms Wallace said the FIA played an important role in well supported raising awareness about the Falkland Islands and its hairman of the Falkland Islands Association’s (FIA) sub people. “Fortuna Ltd is very pleased to be able to make Ccommittee Mark Pollard urged people to join-up and this contribution towards an association that works hard help in pushing the message forward that Islanders have in that role.” the right to determine their own future at a packed reception Mark Pollard said it was, “an incredible donation from at Government House on January 24. Mr Pollard reminded Fortuna.” He added, “This money will enable us to the gathering of how the FIA had campaigned for Falkland update our database and help us to become much more Islanders in the dark days of the late 60s, 70s and early 80s. effi cient in not just our drive to recruit more members, “The Falkland Islands Association exists to assist the but also to help the reach of the FIA.” people of the Falkland Islands to determine their own future for themselves. It maintains awareness about Argentina’s sovereignty claim and seeks to correct the distortions of history conducted by others,” said Mr Pollard, adding, “It also highlights the modern day Falkland Islands and celebrates our successes.” He said he felt humbled by the exhaustive work carried out by the Association over a period of almost 50 years on behalf of Falkland Islanders. The Association asked for nothing in return, “but the funds to push the message stronger and further afi eld that, Falkland Islanders are a people who have the right to determine their own future,” he said. Mr Pollard explained that the sub-committee in the Falklands had been set up to better engage with and to ensure that the FIA remains relevant to Falkland Islanders. “I believe that we as Falkland Islanders should always maintain the right to determine our own future. The Falkland Islands Association is devoted to ensuring this right remains, John Pollard, Mike Forrest, Steve Vincent and Andrea always. Please join us and help to enforce this right,” said Mr Clausen at Government House Pollard.

Hamish Wylie and Eugene Hurley; Jax Summers, Bev McLeod and Emma Brook; Carol Phillips and Colleen Ford 3 News Brexit concerns raised with UK Ministers LA Michael Poole raised the scientifi c research projects was also MFalkland Islands Government’s important. concerns about the impact of Brexit at OT representatives also had a the fi rst meeting of the Joint Ministerial brief opportunity to meet the UK Council on European Negotiations, Prime Minister, Theresa May, at held in London in February. No 10. Further meetings of the new The two-day forum, promised at Ministerial Group were promised in the regular annual Joint Ministerial preparing for the EU negotiations Council between UK Ministers and (and as they progressed). elected representatives of the UK MPs visiting the Falklands on a MLA Michael Poole stressed the Overseas Territories last December, sponsored visit in March were also importance of the EU market for was attended by the Rt. Hon. given the same message. Falklands fi sheries Baroness Anely, Minister of State for and meat exports the Overseas Territories (OTs) in the Foreign and Commonwealth Offi ce, and Robin Walker, Minister of State for Exiting the EU. Both Ministers promised regular engagement with OT governments on matters relating to the negotiation of Britain’s exit from the EU and listened carefully to OT concerns. MLA Poole stressed the importance of the EU market for the Falkland Islands, particularly in fi sheries and meat exports (90% of FI exports go to the EU). The result of the negotiation on UK access to the EU single market and customs union could have a signifi cant impact on the Falkland Islands’ economy. The UK should press for continued access for the Falklands to tariff and quota free trade MLA Michael Poole (second right) with PM Theresa May (centre) and with the EU. Continued EU funding of representatives from the Overseas Territories at 10 Downing Street UK - Argentina talks declared positive he Falkland Islands Government Atlantic issues: “A process has been At the conclusion of the talks, the Tdeclared the outcome of the agreed for setting up an additional air Ministers signed the mandate and London talks between the UK service to the Falkland Islands from project details agreed in Geneva on Government and Argentina which either Brazil or Chile, with a target December 9, enabling the International Falkland Islands representatives launch date of October 2017, based Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) attended as, “positive.” on commercial viability.” to carry out the identifi cation of Members of Legislative Assembly The fl ight would include a stopover Argentine soldiers buried in Darwin Mike Summers and Phyl Rendell in Argentina along the lines of the cemetery on the Falkland Islands. took part in two days of discussions current monthly LAN stopover in Rio Two representatives from the In- in December, led for Her Majesty’s Gallegos, though no location has ternational Committee of the ICRC Government by Sir Alan Duncan, been agreed to at this stage. tasked with identifying fallen Argen- Foreign and Commonwealth Minister A statement from the Government tine soldiers buried at Darwin cem- for Europe and the Americas, and said the delegates had also agreed etery, visited the Islands in early Feb- Deputy Minister Pedro Villagra on the importance of data exchange ruary. Delgado for the Government of in relation to fi sh stocks in the South Laurent Corbaz (who has visited Argentina. Atlantic, particularly on the stock of the Islands before) and Patrick Sherry A statement from the Falklands the migratory Illex squid. gathered information and fi nalised Government described it as, “a The parties were said to be plans for the ICRC DNA Identifi cation very positive exchange on UK/ optimistic this could be put in place to team which is due to arrive in June or Government of Argentina issues, cover the 2017 Illex season. July. covering progress since the Joint It was also agreed that further Chair of the Legislatives Assembly Statement of September 13 and areas discussions should be held to see MLA Dr Barry Elsby said: “Members for future cooperation on a wide range if there is a need to re-establish the are supportive of this humanitarian of bilateral and international issues South Atlantic Fisheries Commission, approach to identifying the unknown including trade, scientifi c cooperation and whether the parties can start a soldiers. We hope that all soldiers are and human rights.” process leading to a regional fi sheries identifi ed and the families are able to There was also what was described management agreement for the think of their future.” as “constructive dialogue” on South Southwest Atlantic. 4 Fishing

MLA Phyl Rendell prepares to launch the Falklands’ fi rst fi shing vessel fi nanced with local capital CFL Hunter makes fi shing history name this ship the CFL Hunter. MLA Phyl Rendell. A cocktail party industry in the Islands. “Galicia has I“God bless her and all who sail in was then held while guests watched a long and noble tradition of fi shing,” her.” With those words, MLA Phyl Hunter being towed into berth before she said. “The people, their fi shermen, Rendell, chosen Godmother of the boarding her for guided tours. have taken their craft to all corners CFL Hunter, launched the Falkland In his speech Tom Blake said: of the world and have fostered the Islands’ fi rst ever fi shing vessel “Key to our confi dence in making development of fi sheries elsewhere. fi nanced wholly with local capital. such an investment, the largest single One of these corners of the earth was Moments later on February investment by a Falkland Islands the Falkland Islands, which 30 years 14, and in the 30th year of the company, is security of access to ago this year, in 1987, established a Falklands Fisheries (Conservation & fi shing which has been promoted and fi shing zone in its waters and in doing Management) Ordinance, the Hunter supported by the Falkland Islands so, transformed the economy and slowly and majestically slipped into Government. It is this confi dence prospects of this small Island nation. the waters of the Spanish port of and security which allows us to look Fishermen from all over the world Marin to begin its career as a toothfi sh forward, to invest in the long-term came looking for licences in squid and longliner in the Falklands. development of our company to the other fi nfi sh, but it was the Spanish This signifi cant moment in the wider benefi t and development of the who invested in local partners and development of the fi shing industry is Falklands fi shing industry.” thus have contributed so signifi cantly the culmination of years of planning. MLA Rendell spoke of the long and to the growth of the industry in the Initial designs were fi rst tabled in 2005 traditional links between the Galician Islands.” although it was not until 2013 that the and Falkland Islands fi shing industries, The Hunter is due to arrive in project gained real momentum with emphasising the key role played by Stanley in the fi rst week of April when invitations to shipyards around the the former in the development of the an open day will be held. world to bid on the new-build going out in 2014. This staggered process has allowed the most up-to-date and innovative technological developments to be incorporated into the design, in particular in relation to diesel-electric propulsion and the use of C02 refrigeration systems. Marketing Manager Janet Robertson said the investment was signifi cant, “to both CFL and the fi shing industry more widely.” The event was attended by around 150 people including Consolidated Fisheries Ltd staff, directors, shareholders and invited guests and by the staff and workers of the shipbuilders Nodosa SA. A band of Spanish bagpipe players CFL Directors (D) and staff at the CFL Hunter launch L-R Tim Cotter, welcomed guests onto the staging Clodagh Stewart-Reid, Jamie Simpson, Phoeb Socodo, George Betts (D) with the bow of the vessel looming Tom Blake (D), Gary McGill. Front: Janet Robertson, Cheryl Roberts (D), above them, to hear speeches by the Karen Drysdale Mayoress of Marin, the Councillor for Economy and Industry of Galicia, Turn to pages 6 & 7 to fi nd out more about the Falklands the Director of the Port of Marin, Fishery Ordinance and its establishment 30 years ago... Tom Blake, Chairman of CFL and

5 30 years of Falklands Fisheries

Former Legislative Council 30 years of fi shing member Norma Edwards OBE takes a personal look back at events leading up to the Falkland Islands conservation and Fisheries (Conservation and Management) Ordinance which came into effect on management February 1, 1987

discussion on the subject had become quite heated on that occasion and included a bit of table thumping, or in the Baroness’ case table kicking, recalled Norma. She warned the Baroness that Argentina would never work within a multilateral agreement and the Islands would lose not only their fi sh but the wildlife as well. The subject had been raised in 1984 during a previous visit and leaked to efore the Falkland Islands the Falkland Islands. the radio station that the Baroness BFisheries (Conservation and “These agreements are incompatible had indicated that a 200 mile maritime Management) Ordinance 1986 was with the multilateral initiative,” said zone could be set up within a year. introduced, fi shing in Falklands Baroness Young, adding, “In sum, She later denied this saying instead waters was pretty much a free-for-all the Argentine Government’s recent that the question was being “actively with hundreds of vessels from around actions show an indifference to considered.” the world (particularly Japan, Russia conservation needs and a preference This had prompted Norma to pay a and Poland) hauling unquantifi ed for obstruction rather than co- visit to the Attorney General Michael catches from the sea, year-round, operation.” Gaiger to see what laws if any existed with no regard for conservation or She said these were the reasons it that could be used to control the sustainability. had been decided to take a unilateral fi shing in the meantime. Councillor Norma Edwards, along approach to a conservation and The Attorney General’s department with her colleagues on Legislative management regime, but that they was still in turmoil from 1982 and it Council at the time, was concerned would remain ready to work for a was a somewhat startled Norma who about the impact this was having on multilateral arrangement which would was shown into a room with papers the environment and also the lack of still be preferable. stacked half way up the walls and revenue to the Islands. Well, she may have thought cordially invited to see what she could In 1982 Lord Shackleton had multilateral was preferable, but Cllr fi nd. recommended in his report that a Norma Edwards had never had any She said she spent many hours conservation zone be established and intention of going down that road and sifting through the papers and when Baroness Young announced had told Baroness Young so during eventually discovered a law which had on October 29 1986 in the House of her visit in February 1986. never been enacted which said there Lords that an ‘interim conservation The Baroness and Norma’s should not be any transhipment within and management zone’ had been a three mile limit of the Falklands. introduced, he was among the fi rst to Eventually, rewritten and put welcome the news. to The Legislative Council, the Baroness Young said that necessary Fisheries (Transhipping and Export) organisations and governments Regulations Order 1986 was duly including Argentina would be enacted on April 1. informed. In high season each vessel was She explained that from the outset, charged £1,500 to tranship and a the UK Government took the view £1,500 export fee on the departure that the problem would best be of each carrier ship. The Island’s solved on a collaborative basis but revenue was boosted from around £6 that Argentina had undermined the million to around £9 million from this multilateral approach and embarked simple but effective legislation. on aggressive patrolling more than Unfortunately, some of the bigger 200 miles from Argentina and within vessels could tranship outside the 200 miles of the Falklands. three mile limit, but these would be Unlawful use of force by Argentina picked up with the introduction of the had led in one case to loss of life and One of the Falkland Islands Fisheries Ordinance later that year. the sinking of a vessel. most energetic legislators and Baroness Young returned to the Argentina had bilateral fi sheries champion of Islander resistance Islands in February 1986 when the agreements with the Soviet Union to Argentina’s territorial claims, Fisheries was further discussed; this and Bulgaria and through those Norma received an OBE in 2006 was arguably the catalyst for Norma agreements purported to exercise in recognition of her services to to ensure that the issue did not jurisdiction that was, as a matter of the Falklands community. disappear off the radar. international law, the entitlement of Not being one to sit around and wait 6 30 years of Falklands Fisheries for things to happen, along with fellow just said ‘what now,’ when he opened the Icelandic Cod War and the Acting councillor Charles Keenleyside, she the door,” said Norma. Fisheries Offi cer was none other organised a public meeting. The feisty councillor was still not than the current Director of Natural There was huge turnout in support in a signing mood: “We can’t agree Resources, John Barton. of licensing fi shing and concerns with this, it says Fishery Ordinance, Catch analysis took place in the were expressed about the impact the it should say the Conservation UK. Local experts believed that the current level of uncontrolled fi shing and Fishery Ordinance. That way squid, which has a one year cycle, was having on the wildlife. conservation rules and regulations had been more heavily fi shed than A petition signed by practically have to be abided by and we can safe for future stock preservation, but every Falklands resident, expressing organise the fi shery protection as recovery could be quite quick. concern about the continued well.” In addition to the Government depletion of fi sh stocks around the Charles agreed and Norma collecting licence and transhipping islands by foreign fi shing vessels and proposed the amendment which was dues, the Falkland Islands the growing threat to bird life, was approved. Development Corporation also despatched to Baroness Young. On October 29, 1986 a proclamation initiated Stanley Fisheries with a Norma said, “We were lucky that declaring the Interim Falklands number of joint ventures with various Alastair Cameron had been appointed Conservation and Management Zone fi shing companies which owned a as Fishery director. He was a clever was signed by Governor Gordon hundred of the licensed ships. The chap and it was devastating when Jewkes. ventures were predominantly with he lost his life on the Mount Pleasant Few trawlers were within the 150 British companies chartering vessels Road.” mile fi shing zone four months later from Japan, Korea and Taiwan and Councillors were also fortunate to when the Falkland Islands Fisheries was based on 51 per cent of the have good advisors including a world (Conservation and Management) shares being held by the Development renowned expert on fi sheries who Ordinance came into effect on Corporation (FIDC). Reports later provided some very sound advice February 1, 1987, with most of the revealed that those involved did not as they worked towards creating a vessels still some 400 miles to the know what was going on and others protected fi sheries. north in international waters. But they behaved badly necessitating a large The Fisheries bill had to go through soon moved south following the squid bail-out from the Government. the Foreign Offi ce lawyers and that into Falklands waters. Norma said that as a result of the was when Norma learned that it was The Dornier aircraft known as Fisheries money the Islands had a also intended to organise the licensing ‘Molly Mawk’ and patrol vessels new telephone infrastructure installed through the Foreign Offi ce. Falklands Desire and Falklands Right (£4m), new school, the hospital and “I stomped up to see the Governor had arrived in January to take up their a housing estate (£2.6m) to mention and said we can’t have this happen, roles in the protection of the fi shery. just a few projects. I can’t agree or sign this as it stands. There were 400 applications for “The only ones that were really hard We can’t, after writing our Constitution licences and 215 vessels were up were the farmers and it was at in 1985, turn around to the people and licensed to fi sh under 243 licences this point that I went off to join them.” say we are going to let the Foreign for the February to June season and Norma had initially stood down from Offi ce organise our fi shery. a further 85 for the July to December her Stanley councillor post when she The Foreign Offi ce, so soon after season. and Roger had purchased a section the 1982 confl ict, was eager to keep Fees varied between £26,000 to of Fox Bay West, but had remained in the Islanders happy, “and we got what £86,000 depending on tonnage, post at the request of her colleagues we wanted without too much hassle,” or for a squid jigger the number of to, “see the Fisheries bill through” . she explained. lines it had. The revenue in licences “The Fisheries is now one of the A Fisheries Committee to oversee collected was about £13.5 million with best managed in the world and the the licensing was set up and the the protection of the fi shery costing Islands has benefi tted as a whole Fishery Ordinance duly went to about £4 million; there was a profi t from it,” she said, concluding with a Executive Council to be approved. equating to almost the entire revenue wry, “…despite FIDC wasting £31m Norma eagerly received her copy, in previous years. on Stanley Fisheries.” looked at it and went straight round At the helm of the Fishery Protection S Jaffray to Charles Keenleyside’s house. “He was Peter Derham who experienced

A total ofof 33.7.7 million tonnes ooff Illex Total licence revenue 1987 to 2016 squidsquid has been caughtcaught since 1987 with the best yearyear beingbeing 2015 with justjust over 350,000 tonnes. 2014 was also a goodgood yearyear with justjust over 300,000300,000 tonnes and 1999 with approximatelyapproximately 270,000 tonnes. 2009 was the onlyonly yearyear that the Illex fi sheryshery f failedailed completelcompletely,y, althoughalthough on fi ve other ye yearsars (2002,(2002, 2004, 2005, 2010 and 2016)2016) less than 50,00050,000 tonnes was caught.caught. The LoligoLoligo squidsquid fi shesheryry althoughalthough smallersmaller isis moremore consistentconsistent overover thethe 3030 yearsyears duringduring which 1.6 million tonnes has been caught.caught. There were nono yearsyears when the fi shersheryy ffailedailed and 1989 and 1995 were peak times with 120,000 and justjust under 100,000 tonnes respectively.respectively.

7 SSeaeai shsh anniversaryanniversary

Seafi sh Ltd diversifying over three decades of trading eafi sh (Falklands) Ltd celebrated Pesquerias Marinenses SA of Spain Argentina this relationship came to an Sits 30th anniversary with an event (Pesmar). Until 2015 the company end in 2003. at Malvina House Hotel attended by chartered four stern trawlers from With the introduction of the Individual more than 100 guests, shareholders Pesmar to fi sh Seafi sh’s fi nfi sh quota. Transferable Quota (ITQ) system in and staff. Also in 1997, Seafi sh purchased 2006, Seafi sh was granted quota in The company was established on Goodwin Offshore and its subsidiary the Loligo, restricted fi nfi sh and skate November 21, 1986, by Thomas Boyd companies Frewin Ltd and Frewin fi sheries. The ITQ has provided the and Alan Johnson of Witte Boyd, a Chandlery Ltd. security to enable local companies to UK fi shing company from Hull. The Goodwin came with a number reinvest in this high risk activity. It also purpose of the company was to apply of Korean Illex licences and a enabled Seafi sh to invest resources for fi shing licences in the recently shareholding in Consolidated into lower risk activities and accelerate established fi shery and participate Fisheries Ltd. The shares in Frewin growth in its retail and commercial in the fi shing activity. In 1988 the were sold due to a confl ict of interest property leasing businesses. company launched a prospectus with FIBOW, and Tooie Goodwin Over the past 20 years the company inviting Falkland Islanders to take up joined the Seafi sh board of Directors has grown signifi cantly, from a capital shares in the company. along with Ian Bury. value of just £11,882 in 1995 to £1.9M During its early years the company In early 2000 Nova Seafi sh Ltd was in 2005 and £7M in 2015. was successful in obtaining licences established with Pescanova S.A of More recently Seafi sh has branched in the lucrative Illex fi shery and Spain and Seaview Ltd. The company out into the hospitality business, fi rstly shareholders enjoyed a good return obtained a licence to fi sh in the Loligo with the provision of the temporary on their investment. However, fi shery. It purchased the trawler accommodation system in partnership competition, insuffi cient reinvestment Saint Denis which was subsequently with Snoozebox for Premier Oil, and of profi ts and a number of unsuccessful renamed the Robin M Lee following more recently with the acquisition of ventures saw its fortunes decline. By his untimely passing earlier that year. Lookout Lodge. 1995 the value of the company had In the early 2000s there was a brief Tim Blake noted the immense dropped to just under £12,000 and period of involvement with the Chinese contribution made by the company’s incurred an operating loss for the fi rst National Fisheries Corporation and employees over the past 30 time. other Chinese companies for whom years and thanked both past and Robin Lee, who had recently joined Seafi sh obtained Illex licences. present employees on behalf of the the company, recognised this as an However, as relations with Argentina shareholders. opportunity to place the company deteriorated and China sided with fully in local hands. With the support of the shareholders the ‘Witte Boyd’ shareholding was bought out. The new board set to work establishing joint ventures with both Japanese and Spanish partners. Seapol Ltd, a joint venture with a Japanese vessel owners’ association was established. Seapol secured annual and long term licences for their members’ jiggers and provided Seafi sh with the bulk of its income for a number of years. This continued until 2003 when the last of the Japanese fl eet was sold through diffi cult economic circumstances in the Illex fi shery. At its peak, Seapol had 14 jiggers in its fl eet. In September 1997, FIBOW Ltd formalised the relationship with Directors Tim Blake, Tooie Goodwin, Derek Clarke and Ian Bury 8 Conservation Rockhopper and King chick numbers down, but albatross remain stable entoo and Southern Rockhopper would certainly mirror observations Gpenguin breeding pair at some Gentoo penguin colonies, numbers during November were where reports from members of the down from last year according public and landowners indicated that to the Falkland Islands Seabird many adult birds were, “standing Monitoring Programme carried out byy around” the colony not on nests. Also Falklands Conservation. notable was the amount of discarded Counts taken at a numberr ofof sitessites shells and abandoned eggs at some on East and West Falklandsnds andandn Gentoo penguin colonies suggesting several offshore islands indicateddicatedd an increase in pairs abandoning that, on average, breeding Gentooentoo attempts to raise chicks. penguin numbers were downown The observations of seabirds by 40% (the largest decreasesses and their associated land of 70% at several locations),), predators this year may be due to and Southern Rockhopperr a number of factors, including El penguin breeding pairs, onn Niño, although further monitoring average, were down by 30% is warranted in this area. (the largest decrease of This year, re-assessment of the 77% at one site). Red List for the global penguin Black-browed albatross species by the International nesting pair numbers Union for Conservation of remained relatively stable Nature (IUCN) was undertaken. at the monitored sites with Southern Rockhopper and only a small 8% decrease Macaroni penguins remain listed from last year. as Vulnerable; Gentoo penguin The number of King has been down-listed from Near penguin pre-fl edged chickss Threatened to Least Concern; surviving the winter period wasas Magellanic penguin remains listed 400, the fi gure having been as Near Threatened whilst King between 600-750 chicks for the penguin remains Least Concern. previous few years. Patagonian shores), with lesser The Falkland Islands Seabird The monitoring programme is numbers of Gentoo penguins, had Monitoring Programme (FISMP), now designed to pick up seabird trends occurred. The oceanographic regime in its 27th year, is coordinated by and to give an indication of the for this period showed low productivity Falklands Conservation. It is funded general state of seabirds across the leading to shortages of food during the by the Falkland Islands Government Falklands. The reason behind the moult period. Whilst food shortages and works with numerous landowners. decreased numbers of breeding adult occurred over the moult, it is probable FISMP provides annual estimates of Gentoo and Rockhopper penguins in that it also followed into the winter breeding numbers and chick success November was very closely linked to period. for a number of seabird species. the ocean environment. During the When seabirds are not in an optimal More information can be provided end of the breeding season in March condition to breed, or they detect by Sarah Crofts on request to: 2016, it was reported that mortalities reduced food availability, they may [email protected] due to starvation in Rockhopper choose to skip breeding until feeding penguins in the Falklands (also along conditions improve. This scenario Best destination award for Falklands he Falkland Islands won the best destination Taward in the Wave Awards in London; fi nalists in this category included Abu Dhabi, Akureyri, Dublin, Palma, Santa Cruz and Seattle. Former Director of International Communications, Tony Mason, entered the Falkland Islands in this category with a written submission on what the Islands had to offer, and what made us stand out from the crowd; this was then voted on by a panel of 16 cruise travel experts. The Falkland Islands was also nominated in the Consumer voting category of Favourite Cruise Destination along with Greece, Barbados and Croatia; Greece won this category. This is the second year of The Wave Awards which celebrate excellence within the cruise sector.

9 News Oil focuses on regulation fter completing the Ademobilisation campaign for oil exploration in mid-2016, focus in the Falklands regulatory authorities shifted back to working with Premier and their partners Rockhopper on the development planning process for the Sea Lion Phase 1A development project. The front end engineering and design (FEED) phase is drawing to a conclusion and numerous streams of discussion are emerging between Premier and Fiona Wallace presents the cheque to FIOGA General Team Manager the Government as greater detail Steve Fowmes with members and competitors in attendance is provided by both sides in pursuit of specifi c regulatory approvals that are required to provide Fortuna donates £30k for overall development consent. The progress of the FEED process is providing greater technical clarity Overseas Games team which in turn leads to detailed he Overseas Games Association Wallace, adding that causes that local discussions between Premier T(FIOGA) received a generous people would benefi t from had also and its contractors, and FIG and £30,000 from fi shing company been made a priority with donations its external advisers. FIG is also Fortuna Ltd, to be used towards sports to charities and various organisations pursuing its own oil readiness kit for the competitors at this year’s over the years. programme which includes Overseas Games in Gotland. Later that evening the company and updating critical legislation for Presenting the cheque Fiona invited guests attended a reception development. Wallace said that as the wholly- at Malvina House Hotel to celebrate Particular focus at present is Falkland Islander owned company the anniversary at which Managing on environmental approvals. was celebrating its 30th anniversary, Director Stuart Wallace described the FIG’s focus is to ensure high it was appropriate to support a early years as an, “uphill struggle.” environmental standards are nationally signifi cant event. He explained that the fi shery had applied, with the aim of protecting Fortuna Ltd had been part of the been set up in what could fairly be the valuable natural environment fi shing industry since its inception described as an old-style colonial of the Falkland Islands and and took great pride in being part of system, “with no account taken of safeguarding existing industries such a signifi cant development in the any aspiration that we might have of fi sheries and tourism, which Falklands, said Ms Wallace. to participate, let along own. But depend heavily on the pristine The company had made signifi cant there were people around who gave environment. Other discussions investments over the years to ensure their support and at a key point Tony are proceeding on issues like that the Falklands was able to extract Blake and Charles Keenleyside, then logistics and infrastructure, project maximum benefi t from the industry, she members of Executive Council fought economics and fi nancing, and said. “This has involved projects such for Falkland Islanders’ rights and drilling, safety and engineering as the purchasing of vessels (fl agged carried the day.” aspects. The fi rst Phase 1A of the to the Falklands), the development Mr Wallace also said the Individual Sea Lion development has now of the fi sh processing plant and, Transferable Quota system (ITQ) increased to 23 wells, aiming to most recently, the restoration of the was pivotal in giving security to the recover just over 200 million barrels Camber so that our vessels can lay- industry and thanked MLAs who had of oil. up and be worked on here,” said Ms supported its introduction, The mystery dog tag found in Stanley his aluminium tag for Royal Marine Light Infantryman Peter Poncia was Tfound in a shed on John Street in Stanley. Some research on the internet shows that he was not on any of the ships in the Battle of Falklands in 1914, so how it came to be in the Falklands is a mystery that we hope someone out there may be able to help solve. Peter Poncia enlisted in the RMLI on his 18th Birthday in Kent and served aboard HMS Constance from October 3,1882 to March 3,1896. He trained on HMS Impregnable and was pensioned in 1901, but was remobilised at the outbreak of WWI in 1914 when he served on HMS Jupiter . He was fi nally demobilised in May 1919. He was awarded the Russian Zeal Medal in 1916 and later received Long Service and Good Conduct medals as well as the 1914 Star. These were offered for auction, but with no further information.

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Essence of the Community 2017 stunning display of photographic images of the A Falklands once again graces Ross Road in central Stanley. Julie Halliday of Studio 52 was the brains behind the exhibition last year and it was so popular with residents and tourists alike, that she decided to repeat it this summer season. Julie persuaded a host of talented Falklands photographers to come up with their best pictures for the aptly named Essence of our Community. The panels will all be auctioned online and the money will again go towards children’s play equipment. The exhibition was sponsored by Premier Oil, The Waterfront Boutique Hotel, Ian Stewart Construction, Studio 52, Wilkins Kennedy Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers, Falkland Islands Holidays and Sulivan Shipping Services Ltd.

large crowd of Islanders watched A a Sea King helicopter XZ593 being transported to Stanley Airport by Chinook on January 14. The helicopter was gifted to the Falkland Islands Museum & National Trust (FIMNT) by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and was offi cially handed over to the Trust’s Chair Richard Cockwell OBE by Commander British Forces South Atlantic Islands, Commodore Darren Bone RN. The task of transporting the helicopter from Mount Pleasant to Stanley Airport by Chinook required Picture S Luxton specifi c expertise from the UK. CBFSAI Darren Bone and Richard Cockwell. The Sea King in transit The 35 mile trip took the helicopters along the length of Stanley Harbour, passing the Historic Dockyard and Museum, Victory Green and the Sea King makes fi nal ship wreck of the Lady Elizabeth. Upon arrival at the airport, the Sea King was formally presented to the trustees of the FIMNT, along with fl ight into Stanley the aircraft’s logbook and a framed photograph. link between the British Forces South fl ying hours. It operated across the CBFSAI Commodore Darren Atlantic Islands and the Islanders and UK and routinely deployed to the Bone RN said that for more than a refl ects the close cooperation and Falkland Islands, where Sea Kings generation, the Sea King had been a interaction that continues between the have provided military SAR cover reassuring sight across the Falkland two communities. It is fi tting that this since 1983. Islands. “It has gone to the rescue aircraft should stay in the Falkland In March 2016, the aircraft of Islanders, military personnel and Islands.” conducted the very last Sea King numerous fi shermen and sailors. The Over its 38 years of service, the Sea rescue, recovering an injured sailor Sea King has been a demonstrable King clocked up more than 17,400 from a fi shing vessel.

11 RRemembranceemembrance SundaySunday

‘Lest we forget’ Remembering the fallen Above: His Excellency the Governor Colin Roberts, UK Minister for Defence Veterans Mark Lancaster MP and CBFSAI Commodore Darren Bone leave the Cross of Sacrifi ce where a large crowd had gathered on a sunny but typically blustery day. Wreaths were laid by civilian and military offi cials including former Royal Marine veteran and now Stanley resident Bill Kidd (pictured right). Andrea Barlow accepts on behalf Following the service the of the Museum a ceramic poppy, Governor and Mr Lancaster met formerly a part of the Tower of with Youth groups and visiting 1982 London display, from the Royal veterans in the Memorial Wood. British legion.

RBL Falklands branch chairman Chris Locke and wife Nancy relax at the Royal British Legion Poppy Ball; The Community Choir (l-r Jessica Whalley-King, Eileen and Helen Davies) entertain at the RBL Ball

12 BBattleattle DayDay

Youth groups with his Excellency the Governor Colin Roberts at Government House Battle Day in Stanley and London he victory of the naval Tengagements of December 8, 1914 were commemorated (as they are every year in the Islands) with a small parade at the Battle Memorial in Stanley. On that day in 1914 six British sailors lost their lives and many others later died of the injuries received during the battle. 2,260 German sailors also lost their lives. A detachment of the Falkland Islands Defence Force (FIDF) marched to the Memorial observed by a crowd of Falklands residents and youth groups. His Excellency the FIDF detachment march past Government House Governor, Colin Roberts, inspected the FIDF detachment and also later spoke to the youth group members. A memorial service was conducted and wreaths laid by representatives of the Falkland Islands Government, British Forces, the Royal British Legion and Associations. Following a Government House march-past the youth groups formed up with the Governor on the house lawn for a photograph. The FIA organised the annual commemoration at the Cenotaph in London. The principal wreaths were laid by the Second Sea Lord and by MLA Mike Summers and Andrew Rosindell MP amongst others. Pangbourne College cadets provided the escort to the colours and a Royal Marine bugler sounded the Last Post and Reveille. Afterwards, members attended the FIA’s Annual Young Falkland Islanders studying in Britain lay their wreaths at the General Meeting. Cenotaph, London. Picture: P Pepper

13 Sir Cosmo Haskard 1916 - 2017 A true Falklands friend who defended Islander’s rights This was the agreement that was intended then as the fi rst step towards ending the sovereignty dispute with Argentina – in effect by paving the way for a handover of sovereignty to that country. Negotiations over this had begun after UN Resolution 2065 in December 1965. And aggressive Argentine negotiating had forced the principle of Islander consent out of the text of this document. Instead, Britain clung to this principle by the precarious device of saying that a Unilateral Statement would be made in Parliament at the time of signature and publication of the MoU saying in effect that it could not be implemented without Islander consent. This was done by saying that Britain would never be satisfi ed with any subsequent guarantees made by Argentina to the Islanders – unless the Islanders were too. This technically gave the Islanders the option to resist any handover. Islanders, however, were still kept in the dark about the whole plan. But long before this, Sir Cosmo had become so concerned about the way negotiations were going that he went to London in 1967 to report Islander opinion to the Foreign Offi ce and Foreign Secretary George Brown. He said that Islanders were completely unprepared for the MoU, were bitterly opposed to any handover of sovereignty, and would fi ercely resist this. His words fell on deaf ears. Britain had other considerations: trade with Argentina, support at the UN over Rhodesia, etc., and Britain was also in the process of actually removing the Chagos Archipelago Islanders from their homes then. On his return to the Falklands, Sir Cosmo encouraged the handful of Islander Councillors, who knew about much of the plan but were bound by oaths of secrecy, to go out and defend themselves. They did so by writing to every MP in Parliament. Around that time the Falkland Islands Emergency Committee was formed by allies in Britain. It Sir Cosmo on Ross Road in 1968 surrounded by organised support for the Islanders in their struggle for Islanders demonstrating the right to be British survival. That committee evolved into the Falkland Islands Association of today. ormer Governor of the Falkland Islands, Sir Cosmo The situation came to a head in November and FDugal Patrick Thomas Haskard, KCMG, MBE, passed December 1968. The fi nal wording of the MoU had been away peacefully at his home in Tregariff, County Cork, agreed with the Argentines that August, and the Argentines Ireland, on February 21, aged 100. also knew what Britain’s Unilateral Statement would say. In 1964, Cosmo was appointed Governor of the Falklands The plan was for Junior Foreign Offi ce Minister Lord and Commissioner for Britain’s Antarctic Territory and Chalfont to visit the Falklands that November to coincide remained in post until 1970. He was knighted in 1965, as with the signing and explain it all to the Islanders. It was a KCMG. to be a fait accompli. But the signing had to be delayed Sir Cosmo and his wife found the Falklands to their because Foreign Secretary Michael Stewart was away in liking. They were used to life in isolated places, and their India. And Lord Chalfont’s visit could not be postponed young son attended the Junior School in Stanley. They got as it depended on the sailing times of British ships in the on well with the Islanders. South Atlantic. So Lord Chalfont’s visit took place before The Argentine threat to the Falklands had been the MoU was signed, which meant he had the task of emphasised by the landing of Argentine fanatic Miguel explaining the details of its fi nal provisions to a horrifi ed Fitzgerald in a light plane on Stanley racecourse Council – while there was still a chance of stopping it. He shortly before Sir Cosmo arrived. As a result Sir Cosmo was accompanied by journalists, and this got publicity in recommended that the platoon of 30 Royal Marines then the British press, particularly the Daily Express. Its famous on board the local guard ship HMS Protector be retained photo of Islanders demonstrating by the Whalebone Arch in the Islands. These were the fi rst of the tiny garrison/ in favour of continuing British sovereignty was most training detachment that was stationed in the Falklands effective. right up until the 1982 invasion. Then the Argentines shot themselves in the foot. On During his time as Governor Sir Cosmo played a critical the way back to Britain, Lord Chalfont passed through role in opposing the Memorandum of Understanding Buenos Aires, and made a courtesy call on Nicanor Costa (MoU) between Britain and Argentina which came so close Méndez, who was the foreign minister for the military to being signed in November/December 1968. dictatorship of General Ongania (Costa Méndez was later

14 Sir Cosmo Haskard 1916 - 2017 to be foreign minister again in 1982). Costa Méndez told Lord Chalfont that Argentina would not sign the MoU unless Britain dropped the guarantee of Islander consent from its Unilateral Statement. This was a bombshell. Lord Chalfont replied that this would put an end to the agreement. The British Government had defended itself against criticism by saying that nothing would be done without Islander consent. So the contents of Britain’s Unilateral Statement were vital. Argentine threats not to sign the MoU unless the British dropped this guarantee followed as Lord Chalfont proceeded on to London. They poisoned the atmosphere completely. This threat was only dropped two days before the Cabinet met to fi nally decide on the MoU - by when unfavourable British press coverage, and Parliamentary opposition, had Sir Cosmo on his 100th birthday with Lady Haskard and FIG made the Argentines realise their mistake. It was too London Representative Sukey Cameron late. An angry Cabinet rejected the MoU, and said that any future agreement must include Islander Sir Cosmo was born in Dublin in November 1916 – only a few consent or have such consent specifi cally linked to it months after the Easter Rising. His father, John McDougal in some other way. Haskard, was an offi cer in the British Army, and a landowner in It had been a close run thing. There can be little County Cork. The young Cosmo was educated at Cheltenham, doubt that without Sir Cosmo the MoU, or some and then went on to Sandhurst, where he passed out second. similar agreement, would have led to the handover But ill health prevented an immediate military career, and so of the Falklands to Argentina. His action in informing he went up to Cambridge in 1937. There he read modern the councillors as much as he could, and supporting languages, joined the University Offi cer Training Corps and, them, allowed the Islanders to defend themselves as war with Germany approached, was commissioned into successfully. He is honoured in the Islands for this. the Territorial Army. Sir Cosmo retired after serving as governor in the Following the outbreak of war he joined the Royal Irish Falklands. He returned to his native Ireland, where Fusiliers, but in 1940 he transferred to the Colonial Service he remained active for many years. He maintained and was posted to the King’s African Rifl es in Tanganyika. He a keen interest in the Falklands, and served the FIA served in Ceylon and Burma and earned an MBE (Military). well as a distinguished vice-president. He was demobilised in 1946. The Falkland Islands Government honoured him Cosmo then spent the rest of his working life in the on his 100th birthday, in November 2016, with the gift Colonial Service. He began in Nyasaland (Malawi) and met of a painting of Government House by Vicky Chater. his future wife Phillada Stanley there. They married in 1957. Sir Cosmo is survived by his widow Lady Phillada, He was appointed CMG in 1960. Cosmo continued on in Malawi after independence in his son Julian, his daughter-in-law Michelle and 1961, serving in the administration of Dr. Hasting Banda. In grandsons, Cosmo, Piers and Hugo. P Pepper 1962 his son Julian was born. Building on the Museum’s success tanley’s Historic Dockyard are being cared for at the Historic How can you help? SMuseum is about to take a huge Dockyard Museum and the stories in To bring this memorable experience step to build an extension that will themselves involve some intriguing to life, the Museum will need a display some of the biggest artefacts and sizeable artefacts which need to suitable building to house such and exhibitions a museum can be to displayed to continue the story. large artefacts. contain. Museum Director Andrea Barlow We have over 3500 thousand items As well as exhibiting a Sea King said: “We have a vast collection of in storage at various locations SAR helicopter, F4 Phantom II items that are either on rotation or are around Stanley. cockpit and sections of a large waiting to be exhibited. The storage The aim is to bring these items emigrant ship, this new building and research areas of the new together under one roof in a modern will also provide excellent research building will ensure that we take a facility. facilities and a safe storage space for long-term view of caring for the history This is an exciting opportunity for our reserve and ongoing collections. of the Falkland Islands, both now and you to get involved at the start of Stanley was a safe harbour for in the future.” this new project and to be a part explorers, scientists and international The award winning Historic of something so important to the traders in the past. As a result, the Dockyard Museum is visited by tens future of the Falkland Islands. Museum has been given many large of thousands of people annually The cost of the extension is £1.5M artefacts which need to be shared including tourists, researchers, and we are asking you to help fund with the world and made available to servicemen as well as residents, the building. researchers. contractors and students. Building If you would like to make a Items left on the 1982 battlefi elds on this success, the extension to the donation, no matter how small, are in storage awaiting a place to Museum will deliver an inspiring and then please contact Andrea display them as a tribute to the men unforgettable experience that will Barlow on 00(500) 27428 or and women who died during the war. become a must-see element of any [email protected] Nine generations of social history visit to Stanley.

15 Demining 46 minefi elds to be cleared in 2 years slanders can expect a total of 46 area. However this is subject to Iminefi elds to be cleared over the change due to practicalities on the next two years in the Mount Longdon ground as work commences. and Stanley area confi rmed a Foreign In addition to the 46 minefi elds to and Commonwealth Offi ce delegation be cleared around Mt Longdon and in the Falklands in January. Stanley, this phase will include a Head of the Counter-Proliferation technical survey in those areas that do of Arms Control Centre (FCO) Robert not have a minefi eld record in order to Tinline, Staff Offi cer, Conventional establish the extent of contamination. Weapons (MoD) Lt Col John Stroud- Most of these areas are situated on Turp and HMG Strategic Adviser to West Falkland. During the fi rst two the demining project Alistair Craib, years of Phase 5, 27 mined areas have been checking the progress will be subjected to technical survey, of Phase 5 of the project currently which includes cutting several lanes underway, and stated that progress “is into suspect minefi elds in order to proceeding well” and within budget. establish the position of any remaining Minefi elds, that have not yet been mines. From 2018 onwards the cleared around the Islands have contractors will focus on clearance of been grouped into fi ve clusters based those tasks that have been subjected De-miner Tungamirai Muvengwa at on their geographical location and to technical survey, Yorke Bay and the work in the Eliza Cove area generally the contractors will work Murrell Peninsula and surrounding Picture G Marot on the clusters in the following order: areas. 7,000,000 square metres of land and areas that require technical survey Phase 5 commenced in October last removing over 4,000 anti-personnel prior to clearance (most of these year and so far more than 2,000 anti- mines and 1,000 anti-vehicle mines. are situated on West Falklands), personnel mines and over 50 anti- £20 million has been committed to the Mount Longdon area, remaining vehicle mines have been removed. this phase of clearance by the UK minefi elds in the Stanley area, Yorke The phases completed between FCO and MoD. The mines are the Bay and the surrounding area and the 2009 and 2016 cleared more than long-lasting and unwanted legacy of Murrell Peninsula and surrounding 30 minefi elds releasing more than the 1982 War. Falkland Islands Tours & Travel Ltd

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16 News Congratulations Dame Francis

s Chair of the Legislative AAssembly, MLA Barry Elsby wrote to Professor Dame Jane Francis DCMG, Director of the British Antarctic Survey (BAS), to congratulate her on becoming Dame Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George. MLA Elsby said the Falkland Islands had a long association with BAS, “an association that we value greatly.” He said the Government was pleased to hear that the new research ship, Sir David Attenborough, would be registered in the Falkland Islands and looked forward to seeing her when she was eventually deployed. “As BAS looks forward for the next 20 years, the Government believes there is a natural synergy between the science they undertake and our outstanding South Atlantic Environmental Research Institute Gift for tireless work of (SAERI),” said MLA Elsby. “There has been much Infrastructure development in the Islands to facilitate Falklands friend Harold the various oil exploration rounds and arold Briley (right) has recently retired from the UK Committee of the this will continue to grow as we move HShackleton Scholarship Fund (SSF) and was presented with a copy towards oil exploitation. of the painting by *Eduardo de Martino at the Falkland Islands Association “The Falkland Island Government AGM in London; the painting was presented by former Governor David looks forward to working with BAS Tatham. Mr Briley has worked tirelessly for the Falklands starting well to enable them to have a growing before the 1982 confl ict, when he was the BBC reporter in South America. presence in the Islands.” He then went on to co-edit the FIA Newsletter and has continued to write in support of the Falklands ever since. *The original can be viewed in the Museum in Stanley Bill Hunter Christie prize for Hannah he Bill Hunter Christie prize was Tawarded this year at the Falkland Islands Association’s AGM in London to Hannah McPhee, who is studying for a BSc in biological science at Queen’s University, Belfast. She received a large book of her choosing on human physiology from the Falklands Government Representative in London, Sukey Cameron, MBE. The prize was set up in memory of Bill Hunter Christie, who was a founder member of the Falkland Islands Association. The prize is awarded annually to the overseas student who is adjudged to have brought the most credit to the Falkland Islands during the year. Hannah left Peter Symonds College in Winchester with A levels in biology and chemistry (amongst others) before going to QUB. On graduation, she hopes to do postgraduate research in the fi eld of pathology (disease and immunology). Picture P Pepper

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New face of Gemma and Jody at Youth PR in FIG’s Parliament in Victoria THE Commonwealth Youth Parlia- event, in the fi nal House Proceeding, ment is an annual event which is held the ‘Youth Apprenticeship and Intern- London Offi ce in a different Commonwealth region ship Act’ was passed and gained Roy- K Public Relations Manager, each year and attended by up to 66 al Assent. UMatt Ware, is the new face in young people from across the Com- There was a united cheer through- the Falkland Islands Government monwealth. out the Chamber, Government and Offi ce in London taking up the This year Jody Aldridge and Gem- Opposition alike, as they celebrated recently created post to promote ma Finn were selected to represent their cooperation and achievements. the Islands in the UK and further the Falklands in Victoria, British Co- The young women said the experi- afi eld. lumbia in early November. ence was one that they would never Mr Ware visited the Islands in 2014 The days were a whirlwind of Par- forget. as part of a Nuffi eld scholarship liamentary sittings, caucus meetings “It was the fi rst time we had been study tour, in part tracing the and impromptu party gatherings. given the opportunity to represent the footsteps of his uncle who was Gemma acted as a Shadow Cabinet Falkland Islands on an international a member of the Falkland Island Member for the Opposition, and Jody platform, and it was an experience, Dependencies Survey (FIDS), and as a Member of Parliament within the we are both incredibly proud of. It was then the British Antarctic Survey Government; this made for interesting hugely encouraging to see so many (BAS). challenges. young people across the Common- His most recent job was Head The Government’s purpose was to wealth taking an active participation in of Government & Parliamentary pass a Bill on Youth Unemployment, politics.” Affairs for the National Farmers’ which would establish an Apprentice- They said they would use the expe- Union (NFU), where he had worked ship Fund and an Internship Initiative rience to establish a Falkland Islands in various roles since 2001. aiming to encourage the future pros- Youth Parliament in which students Mr Ware’s background is in the pects of unemployed youth within the and young adults would be invited to farming industry having been a pretend country ‘Commonwealthland’. take an active role in local issues that partner in a 320-acre mixed arable The Opposition’s aim was to criti- affect them. and livestock farm in Herefordshire cise the Government at every turn, Gemma said: “At such a tumultu- for ten years, and he also has but also appreciate and contribute to ous time in international politics we experience in the dairy, hop, cider, the positive impact the Bill would have all need to have faith and hope in soft fruit and agri-tourism sectors. on the country’s youth. the future of politics and the ability of Whilst working on the farm he The efforts of all the candidates pre- Falkland Islands youth to take on this took the opportunity to work with vailed and on the last full day of the responsibility.” the County Council and was a local Parish Councillor. Other experience was gained in the European Young New arrival at Government House Farmers association and as a member of the EU Commission lex Mitham arrived in the Falklands in January to Standing group for poultry. Atake up his post as Deputy Head of Mission. At Cambridge university he Mr Mitham who is on secondment to the Foreign read geography and specialised and Commonwealth Offi ce is no stranger to Overseas in environmental and economic Territories and comes to the Islands after three years as issues. He followed this with Administrator on Tristan da Cunha. Prior to joining the a post graduate agri-business Civil Service, he was an architect working on projects management diploma at Seale- (largely agricultural-based) to regenerate areas into Hayne College in Devon. new business centres to improve economic growth and In his spare time, Mr Ware is stability. He also has a farming background, being a fi fth a keen runner and a Sergeant in generation farmer and would one day like to return to the Metropolitan Police Special this vocation. (reserve) Constabulary based in He is accompanied by his wife Hasene. Both are keen the West End of London. walkers, like the outdoor life, and are interested in conservation. 18 Agriculture

Fine wool and prize rams at Fox Bay he West Falkland Ram and Fleece Show celebrated its T30th anniversary on December 28, with a display of the fi nest wool and rams in the Coast Ridge shearing shed at Fox Bay. Donna and Mike Evans of Spring Point Farm earned the most points in all classes at this year’s show and had a sizeable heap of silver to put on show for their efforts. The show which started in 1986, soon after the formerly FIC Ltd owned Fox Bay West was subdivided and sold, has been well supported throughout three decades, and this year was no exception. The Agricultural Department’s Senior Advisor Adam Dawes and Main Point farmer Susie Hansen had the daunting task of selecting the fl eeces having the highest estimated Commercial Value as well as the Champion Ram Donna Evans and Governor Colin Roberts and Reserve Champion. This is no mean undertaking when faced with a total of 69 top quality fl eeces selected from tens of thousands of fl eeces from 14 farms and 37 rams from six different farms. Nigel Knight said that every one on show was a credit to its owner.

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slander Ken Passfi eld guided his Iyacht Porvenir into a fl at calm Stanley harbour on December 6, Father and son’s having travelled around the world and clocked up 23,000 miles. With partner and accomplished 11,000 mile journey sailor in her own right Sally Poncet accompanying him on much of the alklands father and son team But, said Andrez, that was cruising journey, Ken is only the second FAndrez and Thomas Short sailed and this was a delivery voyage. Falklands sailor to have completed a into Stanley harbour on November “There was virtually no stopping on circumnavigation in recent years. 13 after an 11,000 mile journey from this journey; no resting in ports. We Sally’s son Leiv Poncet was the fi rst, North Carolina USA. were sailing every day.” setting out in September 2011 taking The Fiddlers Green was purchased While Andrez had been prepared for an easterly heading into the cold and in North Carolina and prepared for different reactions from Thomas; that stormy Southern Ocean route via the epic journey by Andrez and his 16 he may not last the trip or get off the Cape Horn, which Ken said he had year-old son. yacht and say never again, he need avoided by, “pottering up the Beagle 122 days on the ocean wave was not have worried. Channel,” and heading west. not going to come without its ups and “I enjoyed the pace of the boat. Ken’s journey also differed in that downs, but seasoned sailor Andrez You could take all afternoon to make he took the ‘classic route’ around said Thomas, who had not been to supper, or 15 minutes to walk around the world and into the Northern sea for any length of time since he the boat: a very different pace from on Hemisphere. was just two years old, had coped land,” he said, adding that while it was The last leg of the journey from admirably. nice to be back, it did not feel quite Uruguay to the Falklands took 13 Thomas who had the adventure to real. days and the couple were blessed look forward to on completion of his Andy Furniss had crewed from with good sailing conditions, although GCSE exams said he had not missed North Carolina to the Azores and then the cold weather sailing, “came a bit his land life style, “it was so different Andrez and Thomas headed on alone hard after all those months in bare and interesting most of the time on to Ascension Island where they picked feet,” Ken said. the yacht, and I had my music and up Steve Dent. Since the gutsy little Porvenir (with books.” Andrez said they were both people a hull of only 32 feet she is pretty tiny) And even a 36 hour storm hadn’t who had dreamed of making such sailed out of Stanley in April 2014, she phased the young man who along with trips and he could remember how has visited nine countries and about his father had to literally batten down much he himself had appreciated the 150 harbours. the hatches, ensure port holes and chance to sail and make a passage anything else that could be damaged on someone else’s boat when he was were reinforced and hunker down in new to it. the cabin to ride it out. Now moored in Stanley, Andrez is This was a very different type of adamant that the Fiddlers Green will journey from a trip Andrez and his wife not become a vertical cruiser - just Alison had done some 16 years ago going up and down with the tide. on their former yacht Alpha Carinae, More sailing is on the cards, but this and during which Thomas had been time Andrez wants Alison to be a part born. of the adventure, and Thomas is up On that journey they put 15,000 for more sailing too, but he says he miles under the keel and reached would like it to be cruising style next Norway, just a few degrees closer to time. “I hope to be sailing Fiddlers the North Pole than the Falklands is Green for many years to come,” said to the South Pole. Andrez. 21 SSportport Richard takes ultra marathon title nly two individual runners braved the gruelling 52km Ocourse between MPA and Stanley to kick off the fi rst ever Stanley Ultra Marathon on December 11. Local builder Richard Short (far left) and Police offi cer Matt Aston maintained an impressive pace as they set off at 8am and ran together until well past the halfway point. It wasn’t until the fi rst team runner reached them that Richard began to pull away, building a conclusive lead over Matt and eventually taking the top spot with a time of 4.14.46 to Matt’s 4.42.43. The team event provided more of a varied fi eld, with two teams of six runners and one of three (entries of two to six member teams were permitted). The six-man team captained by Zoran Zuvic with Dave Taylor, Shupi Chipunza, Rob Howard, Rex Eagle and Sgt Mark Easingwood stormed ahead to clock the fastest time in the event at 3.44.42. The team employed a strategy based on several short, fast runs by each team member. Sally Ellis’ team of three women followed up with a time of 4.51.57, while Rebecca Frogley’s six-member mixed team took third spot with a time of 4.46.20. The team was made up of Rebecca and Tim Frogley, Emma and Paul Vindler, Lesa Pates and Neil Langholtz. The race was the fi rst offi cial Ultra Marathon to be held in the Falklands. It was aimed at raising funds to send runners to the 2017 Island Games and is set to become a yearly fi xture. R Cordeiro 68 year-old Standard Chartered Bank manager completes Antarctic Ice Marathon tandard Chartered Bank Manager, 6 hours and 30 minutes, equated SStuart Horsewood, has achieved to about 50 per cent more than his the amazing feat of completing a average marathon time. marathon race on all seven continents The winner of the race completed and at the age of 68 is the oldest the 26.2 mile route in three hours, competitor ever in the Antarctic Ice 37 minutes and 13 seconds. But this Marathon. was also a long way off his marathon On November 24, at midday, Stuart personal best of two hours and 17 and 40 other runners from 17 nations minutes; proof that this is far from took part in the coldest marathon on your average marathon. Earth, the Antarctic Ice Marathon at After the race, Stuart planted the Union Glacier jut 600 miles from the Falkland Islands fl ag at the fi nish, and South Pole. left it there for next year’s competition. Temperatures were around -20C, Stuart is also the only person in but with winds gusting to 50mph, the the world to have competed in all ten windchill made it feel like -35C. Standard Chartered Bank worldwide The wind and drifting snow meant marathons. He is now a member of no personal bests were be broken Above: A triumphant Stuart after the seven Continents Marathon Club that day! the race and (below) setting out on and his next target is the North Pole Stuart was kitted out in two pairs the gruelling challenge Marathon, global warming permitting! of merino wool thermal trousers, windproof trousers, topped with a pair of fl eece overtrousers. For the upper body, Stuart wore a Falklands’ wool top (supplied by Rodney Lee), with a fl eece and a shell to keep out the biting wind. To protect his eyes from snowblindness, Stuart used “double- glazed” ski goggles, plus a hat and gloves, of course. Unfortunately, during the race, condensation caused the goggles to ice up, and Stuart had to stop for a total of 90 minutes and wait for them to defrost. His total running time of Pictures Rodolfo Soto

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Pilar and Reba (inset) wool handling; Above: Lee and Paul FI Team shear into 7th (below) in action. Pics B Newton place in World Champs eam Falklands did the Islands (NZ) and Ivan Scott (Ire). Tproud in February as they earned Pilar Castro and Reba Peck fi nished 7th place in the team event at the up in 10th and 20th places in the wool World Championships at Invercargill handling competitions. in New Zealand. The wool handlers’ magnifi cent Lee Molkenbuhr and Paul Phillips, efforts in what was their fi rst major both former contract shearers who competition, combined with those of now farm on East Falkland, achieved the shearers earned them all seventh 11th and 18th places respectively place as a team. in the Machine Shears World The action on the shearing board Championships. was watched with interest in the Lee made it into the 12 man semi- Falklands via live streaming and the fi nals in tenth place in the previous team was ably supported by a small heat along with eventual winner John but vociferous gang who made the Kirkpatrick (NZ) and the top names of journey to New Zealand with them. Gavin Mutch (Scot), Nathan Stratford Congratulations Team Falklands!ds! Kevin Clapp wins Stanley Open he unstoppable Kevin Clapp On day two there was all to play for Tplayed his way into top spot to and a rocky start with double bogeys take the coveted cup home in the for Sarah and Troyd meant Kevin Islands’ main golf event in February. increased his lead to three shots. The gross score competition is Sarah pulled back the shots to draw played over two days and was this even, but a double bogey and a lost year treated to perfect weather ball against Kevin’s solid play took conditions. him to the Club House well in the lead Defending champion Kevin was with a total of 148. leading on 71, with Sarah Bowles Troyd fi nished in second place with just one shot back on 72 and Troyd 154 and Adam Glanville having picked Bowles and Darren Wade tied in up some shots in third with 155. Sarah third on 76. also fi nished with 155, but the second day better round for Adam earned him the place.

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Bob Short (right) and Lachlan Crowierowie ((left)left) Bob rides to victory in Man V Horse race ob Short and Cosmic Bomb and in the experienced hands of Bob Bcantered to the fi nish on January demonstrated that he is more than 22, having set a new record of capable of taking on the challenging one hour and 35 seconds over the Falklands terrain at speed. gruelling 10 mile cross-country course Tracey Macaskill’s 12 year-old mare in the second Man V Horse race. Skye was last year’s winning horse Hot on his heels with a gap of just and under training with Lachlan this three seconds, young rider Lachlan year, proved that the wetter and much Crowie (15) on Skye fi nished in second softer course had not slowed her place having kept up throughout and down. on some of the softer ground, set the Robert Deering from Mount pace.. Pleasant also beat last year’s time This was Bob from Walker Creek’s for the fi rst runner by a minute with fi rst entry in the event jointly organised his 1:15 and had it not been for the by the Stanley Running Club and two particularly fast riders would have Falklands Horse Owners Club and his claimed the race. Robert set a searing ride knocked just over seven minutes pace around the soggy course and off last year’s time. passed seven of the riders on his way First runner Robert Deering Eight year-old Cosmic Bomb is a to the fi nish line. receives his prize from Janet full thoroughbred and was in top form Robertson of event sponsor Consolidated Fisheries Ltd Tim is champ at SSA race meeting im Bonner was Champion Jockey at the 103rd TStanley Sports Association (SSA) meeting which was delayed from Christmas until the end of January due to wet weather making the course unsafe. Just behind Tim on the points table, was Cristian Castro who raced to victory in the coveted Governor’s Cup race on Hayley Bonner’s Venus. Making his debut in fl at racing Lachlan Crowie had a good meeting and gained much experience and encouragement from his fellow jockeys to take to the Darwin Harbour Sports meeting later in the year. The meeting was blessed with fi ne weather and an enthusiastic crowd who took part in the many foot events, tug of war and also gymkhana and trotting races which had been organised by the dedicated committee.

Tim on Champion Horse Spirit ahead of Colin Summers on Beagle 25 Books Britain’s Treasure Islands tewart McPherson’s mammoth very easy to navigate, as they neatly of whales to kill Smission to document the natural separate one Overseas Territory from But Stewart does not pass world and cultural assets of all the another. judgement on the former whalers UK Overseas Territories took him Iconic Falklands’ sights such as for their profession. They were 229 days and four years of research, colonies of black-browed albatrosses, men working in diffi cult and often which resulted in a modern, global, slumbering elephant seals, collectives dangerous conditions. Doomsday Book of Britain’s far-fl ung of caracaras and multitudes of Jimmy Smith, now in his 80s, is one “Treasure Islands”. penguins leap out from almost every of the last Falklands whalers alive. He has recorded, photographed page. Stewart visited Jimmy at his home and documented the diverse lands, But the book doesn’t restrict itself where he enjoyed tea, biscuits and a people, fl ora and fauna on a scale to Nature. Stewart was here at the riveting account of his life as a whaler, never attempted before. time of the Referendum (on whether which is related within the book. And now, with the fi nancial the Falklands should remain a British As well as similarly detailed assistance of Lord Ashcroft, every Overseas Territory), and devotes descriptions of all the other Overseas secondary school in the UK and in the several pages to the colourful events Territories, Stewart describes the Overseas Territories has been sent leading up to and immediately after daunting logistical challenges that a copy of ‘Britain’s Treasure Islands that historic event. Stewart is clearly had to be overcome to reach some of - A Journey to the UK Overseas aware of the politics and history the world’s most inaccessible spots. Territories’. surrounding the Falklands, and the Compared to Tristan da Cunha or Stewart’s journey included the very other Overseas Territories. Diego Garcia, getting to the Falklands remote Pitcairn Island in the Pacifi c, Neither does he avoid uncomfortable is a breeze! Tristan da Cunha in the Atlantic and periods in our history such as when There’s even a chapter on “The Diego Garcia (British Story of the Project”, Indian Ocean Territory) which is fascinating in in the Indian Ocean. itself. Stewart recalls his He has sailed to South early years collecting Georgia and Antarctica shells, fossils, rocks on the Golden Fleece. and butterfl ies. His Thousands of high- teenage admiration quality photos and hours of Attenborough, von of video were taken on Humboldt, Hooker, his journeys. Darwin and other famous More than 1,100 of naturalists inspired him to the photos, along with follow in their footsteps. eloquent descriptions After University he of his encounters, developed a growing have been distilled into interest in carnivorous the 700-page book. plants, culminating with Weighing in at a healthy the discovery in 2010 of eight pounds, or 3.5kgs, Nepenthes attenboroughii, Stewart’s “baby” has a giant pitcher plant which had a prolonged “The most important lessons I learnt from the UK OTs are that killed rats, and which he gestation period. But, conservation ef orts of er hope and that, in many cases, it is named after his boyhood for this reader at least, within our power to safeguard the remaining wild areas of the hero. the long wait has been world and help degraded habitats to recover. It is not yet too However, Stewart had a worth it. It’s defi nitely late for the globally important jewels of the Territories to shine long-held dream of visiting not a tome to pack into even more brightly in the world of tomorrow.” every Overseas Territory, your hand luggage as but was becoming you head for the airport; more a fi xture the whaling industry on South Georgia increasingly frustrated about the in your living room, readily available almost made the great whales extinct. lack of interest from backers. Many for dipping into, throughout the year, Stewart writes: “Many marine times he submitted ideas to wildlife and for many years to come. biologists believe the original blue production companies, rarely getting Being a naturalist by calling, Stewart whale population would have been a response, but sometimes seeing his has a keen interest in all aspects of the around 300,000 individuals. When the ideas a few years later appear on TV! natural world. Whilst in the Falklands, last whaling station closed on South Eventually, by taking out loans he followed in the footsteps of Darwin, Georgia it was estimated that only and after receiving grants from the mentioning the Warrah, the stone 1,000 whales survived in the world. To Winston Churchill Memorial Trust and runs, and the gauchos. But he also put it another way, at the height of the the Transglobe Expedition Trust, he travelled around the outer islands, blue whale hunt, more whales were was ready to go. With a tiny budget he recording their unique habitats and processed at Grytviken annually than set about planning the years of travel residents. survive in the world today.” and research that would culminate Those familiar with the Falklands It is estimated that, if the whaling in this book – a record of Britain’s will recognise most of the places stations and factory ships had Treasure Islands. Peter Young and wildlife featured in the Falkland operated for one more year, the total Islands chapter. Like every chapter population of blue whales would have Visit britainstreasureislands.com for in the book, it starts with a beautiful been pushed beyond recovery and details on how to obtain a copy of the book hand-drawn fold-out map of the become extinct. which retails at £29.99 with a collectors Territory. These maps have the added He says that the whaling stopped edition at £149. DVDs also available at advantage of making this huge book only because the whalers had run out £29.99 26 Books Land Rovers of the Falkland Islands Jean said her passion for Land command the foreground in some Rovers dated back to 1970 when very good photographs. on impulse she bought a new Land If you have ever owned a Land Rover Series 2A in Vancouver and Rover you will appreciate their headed off on a round trip which took hardiness and reliability in getting her all the way to Mexico. entire families around the Islands for The idea for the book was conceived decades before an all-weather track in 2014, on the fi nal day of a holiday network was even considered. If you in the Falklands.“We had seen and depended on your Land Rover back travelled in many Land Rovers in two in the day, this book will bring back weeks and had just taken an off- many memories as well as reminders road Land Rover tour to the King of the vital role it still plays in getting penguin colony at Volunteer Point. everyone out and about to enjoy the Ken Aldridge was our guide and I very best and less accessible parts of was very impressed by his driving the Islands. skills – which were the impetus that It also brings the Falklands/Land got all this started.” Rover long-lasting relationship bang The initial concept was to feature up to date with the examples of the Series I, II and III Land Rovers Emergency Services vehicles past in scenic locations, however they and present as well as the vital role it decided to include the Defender and plays in the tourism industry. some technical information which Land Rover has played an important would appeal to Rover enthusiasts. part in the history of the Islands and The book features the Pitaluga this book is a record of that role which Denis and Jean family’s collection which was started looks set to continue for many more Crankshaw and the book cover in the 1950s. The most varied private years. fl eet in the Islands it includes a There is an obvious inability to book recording some of the great Roadless Traction 109 inch Forest dispose of them even once their Aold and not so old Land Rovers Rover, one of only nine production working days are done and just like a which are scattered around the examples ever built. good horse they are put out to grass Islands was well received locally Jean and Denis’ project took them to enjoy their fi nal days in peace and when Jean and Denis Crankshaw to the West where Marty Pole-Evans’ quiet. returned to the Islands in January to collection was photographed including Sharon Jaffray launch their work. the iconic 1953 Series I which has At a gathering at Malvina House been converted to a hen house. And Hotel the couple presented a copy on to the outer Islands of Carcass, Contact Jean and Denis on their of the book to his Excellency the West Point and Pebble where despite Facebook page Governor Colin Roberts as well as being exposed to the corrosive sea ‘Land Rovers of the Falkland to Marty Pole-Evans whose vehicle air examples dating back to the 1960s Islands’ to obtain a copy of the features on the front of the book. were still in good enough shape to 90 page book retailing at £30

“Just sixty Royal Marines stood in the way of an armada of thousands, 8,000 miles from home and with no support. The story that followed was one of a shameful defeat and ignominious surrender. A story which has lasted for 35 years. Now, with fi rst-hand accounts from the Royal Marines themselves, from the Argentine Marines who fought against them and from the people of Stanley who watched the battle rage on their very doorsteps, a new history has emerged. It is the story of an epic and heroic defence on a scale with Rorke’s Drift; a story which neither the British nor the Argentine governments wanted told. It is a battle denied; the battle of Stanley, a battle which, we are told, never happened.”

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28 Announcements SAMA to support 35th anniversary of Falklands war he aim of SAMA is to maintain were fought against overwhelming gratitude for the way in which they Tand promote a sense of pride odds against a well prepared and have supported our veterans who and comradeship among veterans determined enemy. British soldiers, have returned to the Islands. of the South Atlantic campaign and some just 17 years old, fi xed bayonets Fellow veteran and great friend to importantly to strengthen the links with and stepped into mine fi elds to close many veterans Dr Morgan O’Connell the people of the Falkland Islands. with and defeat the enemy. said that the improvement in those On April 2, 1982 a British territory After 74 days of occupation the suffering from PTSD who were able was invaded and nearly 2000 British Commander Land Forces Major to return to the Islands was “clinically citizens were taken prisoner. General Jeremy Moore signalled measurable”. This is due in a very Despite strong opposition both at London that “the people of the large part to the way in which the home and abroad, the then Prime Falkland Islands are once again Falkland Islanders receive visiting Minister Margaret Thatcher ordered living under the Government of their veterans. that a Task Force be dispatched to choice.” I very much hope that many free the Islanders and recover the This victory of course came at members of the Falkland Island Islands. a terrible price, 255 members of Association are able to join us at our Ships of the Royal Navy, Merchant the Task Force and three Falkland various events. Marine and those ships Taken Up Islanders had died during the fi ghting SAMA 82 relies entirely on donations From Trade took the ground troops and more than 700 wounded, some and volunteers; visit www.sama82. 8,000 miles into what was described with life changing injuries. org.uk to fi nd out more. as the most dangerous ocean in the This year we shall commemorate the Several commemorative events world. The Royal Navy protected the 35th anniversary of the 1982 confl ict have been organised and already landings and then faced their own not with any sense of jingoism, but taken place in the UK, but there are deadly battles in what became known with pride in having done our duty and more still to come - visit the SAMA as ‘Bomb Alley’ during which they a great sense of sadness for those website for more details. displayed tremendous courage and who gave their lives for their country. skill. They then supported the troops in We also remember the numerous Gordon Mather the various land battles which are now acts of courage and tremendous SAMA82 part of the various Regimental and support from the Falkland Islanders Royal Marine histories. Those battles to whom we owe a great debt of Births, marriages and deaths Births September 10, Riley- Mark Jason Thomas to Mark Eugene Thomas and Remelia Anastasia Ped September 20, Eli Joshua Evans to Duane Richard Evans and Leigh Francesca Robertson September 23, Leighton Kevin John Clifton to Melvyn Clifton and Michaela Sara Monica Clifford September 24, Seryn Madison Jane Hartnoll to Lee James Hartnoll and Carol-Ann Goss September 27, Finn Chater to William John and Victoria Chater October 10, Eloisa Ladron De Guevara Marin to Simon ladon De Guevara and Yanir Nathalie Marin-Diaz October 31, Charlotte Ava McGhie to Roy McGhie and Jodie Kim McGhie November 9, Tomas Luciano Castro Munoz to Lorenzo Humberto Castro Estefo and Priscill Beatriz Munoz Millapani November 14, Evelyn Lisa Mandy Louise Goodwin to Kenton Goodwin and Katrina Louise Lowe December 22, Niall Nicholas Yon to Nigel Mark Yon and Lindsay Jane Bonner December 30, Emily-Rose Jane Minto to Sean Daem Minto and Robyn Chanelle Berntsen January 1, Zoe Scarlett Quinto Vichez to Luis Alberto Quinto Salluca and Maria Yhovana Vichez Valverde January 18, Talia Elizabeth Thanin to Craig John Thain and Kieran Louise Watt February 4, Spencer Thomas King-Clark to Douglas James Clark and Roxanne McCarthy King-Clark Marriages October 3, Henry Donald Alexander McLeod and Marie Clifton - Town Hall, Stanley October 22, Melanie Clausen and Darrel Ford - Christchurch Cathedral, Stanley November 11, Alexander Robert Bowes and Teresa Clair McNeill - Lighthouse, Cape Pembroke December 31, Nadia Louise Smith and Justin Robet Campbell Knight - Leicester Creek January 14, Neil John Stacey and Charlotte Jane Nickolds Smith - Government House February 11, Alan Paul Bonner and Sarah May Cooper - 5 John Street, Stanley

Deaths September 23, Arthur Henry Ford age 90 October 6, Dorothy Irene Thom age 81 December 5, Terence Kenneth Mills age 72 December 14, Hector Ricardo Villalon Corona age 62 January 1, Heidrun Schutz Geb Funke age 75 years January 17, Hazel Rose Goodwin age 84

29 Association news Remembrance Day: Lay a wreath on behalf of the FIA s the years go by, memories fade November. Please send us (either in the post or Aand more recent confl icts, rightly, If you would like to lay a wreath email to honsecfi [email protected]) details take the headlines. But the FIA is to remember those who gave their - and pictures - of who laid the wreath, committed to remembering those lives to save the Falklands, you can and where. Thank you. who died in defence of the Falkland purchase a wreath from the British Karen Clapp Islands. Legion. Membership Secretary More than 100 years on, we still Enclosed in the Newsletter is an commemorate the Battle of the order form or alternatively you can Falklands - the second major Naval visit your local British Legion shop, or We are currently updating our battle of World War I at the Cenotaph visit their website - britishlegion.org. records reference members’ email in December each year. uk. Please remember to ask for the addresses and the take-up of Therefore, as part of the FALKLAND ISLANDS ASSOCIATION access to the secure Members’ commemorations of the 35th badge when ordering. Only area of our website. Anniversary of the 1982 Falklands Our aim is for FIA wreaths to be laid To amend your contact and confl ict, we have arranged for a the length and breadth of the UK, as personal details, and gain access to Falkland Islands Association badge to well as in the Falklands and around the Members’ Area, please inform be made available to members who the world, as a reminder to everyone the Membership Secretary on wish to lay a wreath on our behalf of the sacrifi ces made for the freedom fi [email protected] at their local war memorial on 11 of the Falkland Islands. FIA Sub-Committee set up in the Falkland Islands he Falkland Islands Association word about the Association within the the Governor, Colin Roberts, who T(FIA) has set up a new sub- Islands. hosted a well-attended reception for committee in the Islands to assist with With the assistance of Graham the FIA and its new sub-committee its work. Bound and Nicola Roper from (see page 3). The committee is chaired by Mark Chatham House, the Association The Association is most grateful for Pollard, with Andrew Newman as produced a video clip to underpin its the support that it has received from Secretary and Gerald Cheek as recruitment drive. This was shown on people in the Islands. With the help Treasurer. Other members are Nina FITV and repeated on various social of the new sub-committee, we shall Aldridge, Emma Brook, Ros Cheek, media. It was followed up by a panel set up a Facebook page and Twitter Vicky Collier and Ailsa Heathman. discussion, again aired on FITV and account and make improvements to They will bring extra energy and other media outlets. our website at www.fi association.com. enthusiasm to the Association. More importantly, Beverley was able We hope that this will make the FIA This initiative was a priority to meet people in the Falklands to more relevant to Falkland Islanders objective for Beverley McLeod, who explain the work of the FIA and solicit as it carries out its main task of visited the Falkland Islands for an their support. This included Members helping to support the their right to extended period at the request of the of Legislative Assembly (MLAs), self-determination. So please join us Association’s Executive Committee. senior offi cials in the Falkland Islands and help us to spread the word that An analysis of the FIA’s membership civil service and the military as well as the Falkland Islanders are fi ne as they had shown that more could be done to the Chamber of Commerce. All were are and have no wish to come under attract new members and spread the supportive, particularly His Excellency Argentine sovereignty. Alan Huckle

Supporters at the Government House reception for the FIA Sub-Committee; Kimberley and Noel Greenland; MLA Phyl Rendell, Natalie Lloyd and Pauline Hayward; Leif and Andrew Pollard 30 FIA information

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31 The picture on front and back was taken by Ross James on the Pesca Vaqueiro in April 2014, when the vessel was fi shing for Hoki and catching up to 50 tonnes of it in a single haul. The image shows the deck crew hauling in the net just as the cod end is being hauled on board. The vessel was ‘beam on’ (sideways) to the heavy sea, and the crew had their work cut out. “A net with 50 tonnes of fi sh in it looks about the size of a bus. It rolls around the trawl deck with the swell, waves come up the ramp, the cables are under immense strain and make snapping and grinding noises. It is quite an experience,” said Ross.

32 32 See pages 5 & 6 for more about 30 years of Falklands Fisheries