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Stories for June 2nd 2001

  • Saturday, June 2nd 2001 - 21:00 UTC

    Lan Chile Falklands Service: Formal announcement can be expected within the next month.

    BBC World Service Radio reported yesterday (Friday) that discussions between the Falkland Islands Government, Lan Chile and the British military (who administer the Falklands international airport) have reached a detailed stage, and that a formal announcement about a rescheduling of services can be expected within the next four weeks. It has also been confirmed that the Chilean airline is seriously considering doubling its Falklands service to two flights a week.

  • Saturday, June 2nd 2001 - 21:00 UTC

    British Foreign Office criticized in Falkland Court.

    The Foreign Office in London was alleged to have adopted ?a political approach' when over-ruling a decision by the Director of Fisheries for South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands after he had intended to grant a lucrative long-lining fishing license to a Falklands registered Company, to catch Mero (toothfish), it was stated in Court in Stanley on Friday.