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Stories for November 21st 2000

  • Tuesday, November 21st 2000 - 20:00 UTC

    New Survey in North Falkland Basin.

    Press Release

  • Tuesday, November 21st 2000 - 20:00 UTC

    More thrust to Argentine-British relations.

    Argentina is planning a greater thrust in its relations with Great Britain, particularly regarding the Falkland Islands and with this purpose has added another responsibility to Ambassador Susana Ruiz Ceruti, currently head of South Atlantic Affairs.
    As of last week the lady also holds the position of Secretary of Foreign Affairs, a post usually held by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs.

  • Tuesday, November 21st 2000 - 20:00 UTC

    Swazie's Falkland Yomp.

    “Swazie” Turner has just returned from an epic adventure in the Falkland Islands having pushed himself in his wheelchair 72 miles from Port San Carlos to Stanley, the capital of the Islands, to raise money for charity.
    Ron “Swazie” Turner, a former policeman and fireman, who earlier this year completed the John O'Groats to Lands End journey in a record-breaking 45 days, hopes to raise £10,000 for charity.