Stories for January 18th 2001

Thursday, January 18th 2001 - 20:00 UTC
Falkland Conservation: “An environmental disaster”

According to a press release issued by Falklands Conservation in Stanley, a fire on South Jason Island which began after British Troops detonated unexploded cannon rounds which were found on two crashed Argentine Skyhawk aircraft, 'it is estimated that 90% of the 'tussac' grass which covers the Island has been lost, with the entire southern half of the Island badly affected by the fire'.
Thursday, January 18th 2001 - 20:00 UTC
Falklands to benefit for more European Union aid.

The Falkland Islands Government which has already benefited from a grant of 3.2 million euros (US$3.5 millions) from the European Union, can expect to receive another 3.0 million euros in development aid, which will be spread over a 5 years period.

Falkland Conservation: “An environmental disaster”