Stories for June 6th 2001

Wednesday, June 6th 2001 - 21:00 UTC
Islanders to be asked to vote on Major Constitutional change.

When the Falkland Islands population are asked to vote in a General Election in November, not only will they be voting for a new Legislative Council, but also on a major Constitutional change. After a long period of consultation it has been decided to ask the voters if they wish to abolish the current two-constituency system and in future opt for a Single Constituency within the Islands.
Wednesday, June 6th 2001 - 21:00 UTC
CCAMLR Convention Area fishing fees established

Argentine-flagged vessels operating in waters within the CCAMLR (Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources) Convention Area now have to pay fees to operate there.

Islanders to be asked to vote on Major Constitutional change.