Stories for February 2001 , page 5

Wednesday, February 7th 2001 - 20:00 UTC

“Sherlock Holmes” of South Georgia

A Shackleton Scholarship has turned Bob Burton into the “Sherlock Holmes” of South Georgia, a special kind of detective delving into the Island's fascinating history and tracking down the identities of people and ships of years gone by.

Wednesday, February 7th 2001 - 20:00 UTC

South America News

Wednesday, February 7th 2001 - 20:00 UTC

FIBS Direct News

Tuesday, February 6th 2001 - 20:00 UTC

Reindeer arriving in the Falklands.

Patrol Vessel Sigma arrived at King Edward Point off South Georgia at 7.30 last night to collect the reindeer for Brankton Loch.
They'll be attempting to load 59 foals today and will then be waiting for a weather window to sail to the Falklands.
Weather depending, the Department of Agriculture hope for the reindeer to arrive at FIPASS on Saturday.
DOA have asked islanders to kindly stay away from the wharf as they want to keep the animals quiet and calm.

Tuesday, February 6th 2001 - 20:00 UTC

Argentine and British Air Forces aid stricken yachtsman.

A further example of the improving relationships between Britain and Argentina has resulted in the a joint Air Force rescue exercise off the Falkland Islands to save a lone American yachtsman.

Monday, February 5th 2001 - 20:00 UTC

Embargo order against HMS Endurance

Argentine farmers who are demanding the British Crown 250 million US dollars requested an arrest order against HMS Endurance that is expected to visit Mar del Plata this coming Thursday.

Monday, February 5th 2001 - 20:00 UTC

Brazilian beef banned. Repsol- YPF. Internet.

Monday, February 5th 2001 - 20:00 UTC

Breaking News form South America

Monday, February 5th 2001 - 20:00 UTC

Breaking News

Friday, February 2nd 2001 - 20:00 UTC

Scientists find no need to pick up a penguin

British scientists sent to the Antarctic to investigate whether king penguins fall on their backs when aircraft fly overhead say the birds do no such thing.