Stories for April 20th 2007
Decisive stage of South Pacific Regional Fisheries Organisation
Representatives from 22 countries will meet in Chile's coastal town of Reñaca, Region V, at the end of this month to discuss creation of a regulatory body to monitor fishing in the South Pacific. The fishing industry – represented by Sonapesca — is expected to agree with ecologists on the need to limit currently unrestricted fishing of scad (horse mackerel) in the Pacific's open waters.
Falkland Islands: Penguin News Weekly Update
Headlines:
'Falklands of 2007' showcased; Jigger sinks as Uranie Rock claims new victim; Her Majesty's day; Public meeting planned.
Falklands success story; criticism of Argentina at London Forum
Strong criticism of Argentina's aggressive policies towards the Falkland Islands, renewed assurances of United Kingdom support and protection, and impressive accounts of the dynamic, democratic entrepreneurial progress of the Islands were all themes of a successful Falklands Forum in London this week entitled “Opportunities for the Future”.
