MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency

Two Ice Fish Licences Active from 4 December.

Two licences have been issued by the South Georgia Government, to fish for a species, which was nearly fished out in the late 80's. Champ Soccy Phalus Gunnari, commonly known as Ice Fish was made famous when it was discovered that it's blood, which contains no red cells, acted in a similar manner to anti-freeze, allowing the fish to survive in very low temperatures. The two vessels, which will commence fishing on 4 December, are the Chilean Trawler Betanzos, which is currently docked alongside FIPASS undergoing engine repairs and the San Denis, which used to be with Polar. The latter is expected to arrive in Stanley this weekend. The South Georgia Government has placed a limit on the amount of the species available for targeting.

Royal Princess Visits Stanley

The largest tourist vessel to visit Stanley so far this season arrived at around 6.30 this morning. The Royal Princess has a passenger capacity of 1275 and is almost full with 1137 people on board Before arriving in the Falklands the ship had been in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Upon leaving the Islands later this afternoon she will make her way to Valparaiso in Chile. The Royal Princess is due to visit the Falklands again on 18 December.

FIDF ? Increased Competence and Confidence

Members of the Falkland Islands Defence Force have increased confidence and competence for dealing with a poaching incident following recent training with the Royal Navy. On Friday members of the navy had an informal meeting with members of the force and on Tuesday several exercises were carried out offshore. More than ten members of the FIDF boarded the Patrol vessel, Dorada whilst she was travelling at ten knots. They also fired the 20-ml guns and carried out drills to refine their command and control. To test out their survival equipment they jumped from the stern of the Dorada into Port William and set off personal flares. The Sea Rider was in the water to pick the men up and the John Byron was on standby as a safety boat. A spokesman for the defence force has said that the exercise went well.

Concerts by RAF College Band

The RAF College Band will be visiting the Falkland Islands for Battle Day. Duri