MrsTrellisfromNorthWales Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 Pitcairn's declining stamp sales blamed for social embarrassment Read more here . . . http://www.ageofconsent.com/pitcairn.htm News story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/3705988.stm http://www.government.pn/homepage.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddy Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 They had an article about this in the "Sun" yesterday but they focused more on the incest. Exactly the same thoughts sprung to my mind, I'm just glad the tabloid journalists failed to make the connection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Git Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 I see the prosecutor is a Mr Moore. Wonder if that makes up for Christian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
germann Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 http://www.government.pn/notesvis.htm Visitors planning to land and stay in the Islands must first obtain from the office of the Commissioner for Pitcairn Island a licence to land and reside there. Licences, for which a fee is payable, are valid for six months but may be renewed for further similar periods by the Governor. (Applications available from the office of the Commissioner for Pitcairn Island). 'Permanent resident' status may be granted by the Governor, upon consultation with the Island Council, to any person who has been ordinarily and continuously resident on Pitcairn for four years or more. The Mayor, subject to any direction of the Governor, is empowered to permit ashore crew members and passengers of any visiting vessel until such time as it departs from the island. Access to Pitcairn is possible only by sea and usually by ships plying between New Zealand and the United Kingdom or Europe or the eastern seaboard of the United States or the West Indies, via the Panama Canal. Such vessels are nominated to call northbound approximately three times a year but there is no regular, scheduled service. Passage aboard these vessels may be arranged through the Pitcairn Island Administration (Telephone: + 64 9 366 0186 or Facsimile: + 64 9 366 0187). Fares are usually in the vicinity of US$800 - $1000 one way. There are some unscheduled calls at the option of the masters of passing ships but these cannot be relied upon as a means of obtaining passage. Return travel arrangements are usually a matter of chance; visitors sometimes have to stay on the island for several weeks or months waiting for a suitable ship. Charter yachts from French Polynesia provide a further (but expensive) option for travel. Visitors may make their own travel arrangements. Those landing in the Islands should note that no Government responsibility is accepted for any damage to or loss of property or for any personal injury or death by accident while visitors are either on the Islands or during the process of landing or departing. Although a doctor is not permanently stationed on Pitcairn, registered practitioners are employed from time to time for periods of between two and six months. At other times the general health of the community is in the care of a registered nurse working out of the community's Health Centre. The only houses are privately owned and there are no hotels. Accommodation with one of the island families may be arranged for visitors by application to the Mayor. Our Administration maintains 'The Lodge', a small but comfortably appointed cottage. The Lodge may be available for groups of up to eight people. For availability and current rental rates please contact Pitcairn Islands Administration. Accommodation arrangements must be confirmed before a licence to land and reside is issued. There is one small school staffed by a New Zealand appointed teacher. The only jobs on the island are government posts normally reserved for permanent residents. Since there is very little trading with outside sources a private income is a necessity for intending residents, and short term visitors should possess sufficient funds for their needs. An appropriate figure is US$300 per week which would include board of between US$240 and US$250 per person. There are no banking facilities on the island but travellers' cheques may be cashed at the Island Secretary's office. Diesel driven generators provide 240 volt electric power for approximately six hours each evening and for three hours each morning. A simple telephone system operates on the island and overseas communications are maintained via satellite (telephone, fax) and surface mail. Visitors should note that the Pitcairn Island Satellite Station is operational only between the hours of 1730 GMT and 0500 GMT. A Co-operative Store is open three times a week for a short period. Basic food commodities are obtainable when supplies are available. Flour, eggs, meat and butter are provided only if ordered several months in advance as they must be imported from New Zealand. The Island has an area of 450 hectares (about 1.75 square miles). Temperatures range from 13°C (55°F) to 33°C (90°F). Annual rainfall of approximately 2000 mm (80 inches) is unevenly distributed and periods of very dry conditions may be broken by prolonged periods of wet weather. Waterproof clothing is advisable, otherwise informal western style dress is usual. All roads are of dirt. These become extremely slippery in wet conditions. Motor cycles provide a frequently used mode of transport but all parts of the island are accessible on foot for those who are prepared to attempt the many steep slopes. Population is close to fifty at present and everyone lives in a single, slightly scattered settlement called Adamstown. The only church on the island is of the Seventh Day Adventist faith; services are conducted by a resident pastor each Saturday. Tobacco smoking, consumption of liquor and drug taking are against the tenets of this denomination. Drugs are prohibited by law and the importation of alcohol is permitted with a licence which must be obtained before any liquor may be landed. To protect Pitcairn's developing Apiculture Industry, all honey and other bee products, used beekeeping tools and equipment are banned from entry into Pitcairn. Intending residents and short term visitors should be willing to fit in with the life-style of the community and would be expected to comply with the customs of the island as conscience allows. Henderson, Ducie and Oeno, the other islands in the group, come within the jurisdiction of the Governor of Pitcairn but are uninhabited, mainly due to lack of fresh water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan Posted October 2, 2004 Share Posted October 2, 2004 Let's put this in perspective shall we? Waning interest in the collecting of Pitcairn Islands stamps is being blamed for a social scandal on tiny Pitcairn Island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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