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Tense ferry talks; High seas moves; Busy cruise week; New phase for PN; Rower runs aground; First Sea Lord to visit.
The TAC (Total Allowable Catch) for Toothfish in the South Georgia Maritime Zone (SGMZ) has been increased by more than 15% for the coming Toothfish season, reports the South Georgia and South Sandwich government office.
Five Commerson's dolphins that had become stranded by the falling tide in a small island off West Falkland were rescued Monday by researchers working in the area.
Colin Yeates, who hopes to be the first person to single-handedly circumnavigate the Antarctic in a rowing boat, left the Falkland Islands yesterday to begin his epic journey.
Falkland Oil and Gas, an energy exploration company, said on Wednesday it was to appoint Tim Bushell as chief executive following the retirement of Executive Chairman John Armstrong.
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.3 was registered off the South Sandwich Islands in the South Atlantic Ocean, the U.S. Geological Survey reported Monday. There were no reports of injuries or a tsunami.
THE Penguin News staff wishes readers both in the Falklands and overseas a prosperous and fruitful New Year.
Falkland Islands governor Howard Pearce confirmed that intensive work is underway to bring the new fisheries management regime into effect from July 1, 2006.
Businesses are incredibly optimistic about their future in the Falkland Islands, despite the economic challenges they currently face.
A Lieutenant Colonel from the British Ministry of Defence is to pay a familiarisation visit to the Falkland Islands early next year to examine the situation with landmines.