British Prime Minister marked Commonwealth Day by praising the work of the community in bridging many of the world's divides. The 53 member nations work together to promote peace, democracy, development and international understanding, he said.
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Tourism appointment upheld: director resigns; Reading with a difference; Licence implications for Jih Da Gan; Cruise News
February has been a quiet month for South Georgia island with visits from only eight cruise ships, the Fisheries Patrol FPV 'Pharos SG' and yacht 'Adele' reports GSGSSI.
Rockhopper Exploration plc (the Company) is pleased to announce a placing (the Placing) of up to 3,588,700 new ordinary shares (the Placing Shares) at a subscription price of 37 pence each (the Placing Price) by Teather & Greenwood Limited with institutional and other investors to raise up to £1,328,000 (before expenses).
As Bob Dylan once sang, The times they are a changing and so, it seems is the typical Falkland Islander.
On the eve of International Polar Year, Britain's Science and Innovation Minister Malcolm Wicks is visiting the British Antarctic Survey's Rothera research station this week. During the visit, the Minister will have an opportunity to see first-hand the prestigious Government-funded facility that carries out world-leading research into global environmental issues.
As has been already reported in Penguin News, the Falkland Islands' (Malvinas) weekly newspaper, two crewmen are missing, presumed dead, after jumping into Stanley Harbour in an attempt to escape from a Taiwanese fishing boat, the Jih Da Gan. Eight companions were rescued by emergency services and have been helping local police with their enquiries.
Headlines: Seamen jump ship: two lost; East ferry terminal to be at Newhaven - West still undecided; Yachtsman stops for repairs; Rotterdam on her way
The Falkland Islands Association announced the appointment of a new editor for their newsletter. She is Mrs Lisa Johnston, a Falkland Islander who was editor of Penguin News, the Islands' weekly newspaper from 1994 until 2002.
The Royal Falkland Islands Police is investigating the case of twelve crew members who abandoned a Taiwanese flagged fishing vessel anchored in Stanley Harbour.